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MSEDCL Electricitical Bill Calculator- Maharashtra

The MSEDCL Electricity Bill Calculator helps Maharashtra consumers calculate their monthly electricity bill using the latest MSEDCL tariff rates approved by MERC. Looking for other states? Visit our homepage to find calculators for all Indian states.

MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd), also known as Mahavitaran, is the largest electricity distribution company in India by consumer base, serving over 2.8 crore consumers across Maharashtra — except Mumbai city which is served by Adani Electricity, Tata Power, and BEST.

Whether you are a residential consumer (LT-1), a commercial establishment (LT-2), an industrial unit, or an agricultural consumer, this free calculator gives you an accurate slab-wise bill estimate — including energy charges, fixed charges, fuel adjustment charge (FAC), electricity duty, and meter rent. Enter your monthly units and get instant results.

How to Use the MSEDCL electricity Bill Calculator

Step 1:  Select Maharashtra from the state dropdown (pre-selected on this page)

Step 2:  Choose your connection type — Residential (LT-1), Commercial (LT-2), Industrial (LT-3), or Agriculture

Step 3:  Enter your sanctioned load in kW as mentioned on your connection order

Step 4:  Enter total units consumed from your latest MSEDCL bill (found on the bill as ‘Units Consumed’)

Step 5:  Click Calculate for instant slab-wise breakdown including all charges and taxes

If you live in a different state, try our Delhi Electricity Bill Calculator, TNEB Bill Calculator, or UPPCL Bill Calculator.

How to Read Your MSEDCL Electricity Meter

Your MSEDCL electricity meter displays the total units (kWh) consumed since installation. For an analog meter, read the numbers on the dial from left to right, ignoring any red or decimal digits at the end. For a digital or smart meter, the display cycles automatically between current reading, voltage, and sometimes the last billed date — wait a few seconds to see the full cycle.

To estimate your next bill using this MSEDCL electricity bill calculator, note your current meter reading and your previous bill’s “present reading” figure. Subtract the previous reading from the current one to get your units consumed for the period, then enter that number above to get an instant estimate.

Smart meters installed under MSEDCL’s RDSS rollout also let you check consumption directly through the Mahavitaran mobile app, without needing to physically read the meter. If your meter shows a “CT Ratio” or multiplying factor on the nameplate, multiply your raw reading difference by that factor before entering it into the calculator above — this mainly applies to higher-load industrial and commercial connections.

Sample Calculation: 200-Unit MSEDCL Bill

Here’s a worked example using this MSEDCL electricity bill calculator
for a residential (LT-1) consumer using 200 units in a month:

Slab 1 (0–100 units): 100 × ₹4.28 = ₹428
Slab 2 (101–200 units): 100 × ₹11.10 = ₹1,110
Energy charge subtotal: ₹1,538

Fixed charge (single-phase): ₹130
Meter rent: ₹35
Electricity duty (16% on energy + fixed): 16% × (₹1,538 + ₹130) = ₹267
Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC): varies monthly, assumed ₹0 for this example

Estimated total: ₹1,538 + ₹130 + ₹35 + ₹267 = ₹1,970

Enter 200 in the calculator above to see this exact breakdown
automatically, including the current month’s FAC if applicable.

MSEDCL Residential Latest Tariff Rates (LT-1)

SlabUnits RangeRate
Slab 10 – 100 units₹4.28 per unit
Slab 2101 – 300 units₹11.10 per unit
Slab 3301 – 500 units₹15.38 per unit
Slab 4501 – 1000 units₹17.68 per unit
Slab 5Above 1000 units₹17.68 per unit

Fixed Charges: ₹130/month (single-phase, +₹10 in municipal corporation areas). Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC): variable, revised monthly. Electricity Duty: 16% under the Maharashtra Electricity Duty Act, 2016. Meter Rent: ₹35/month (single phase). Rates effective 1 July 2025 per MERC Order Case No. 217 of 2024 and addendum Case No. 75 of 2025.

What is Included in Your MSEDCL Electricity Bill?

Charge ComponentExplanation
Energy ChargesThe core slab-wise charge based on total units consumed. MSEDCL uses a progressive 5-slab system — consuming more units pushes you into higher-rate slabs.
Fixed ChargesA monthly charge based on connection type and sanctioned load. For single-phase residential connections this is ₹130/month, with an extra ₹10/month in municipal corporation areas. Payable even if consumption is zero.
Fuel Adjustment Charge (FAC)Quarterly variable surcharge covering changes in fuel costs for thermal power generation. Approved by MERC.
Electricity DutyState government levy at 16% under the Maharashtra Electricity Duty Act, 2016 (Notification No. ELD.2016/CR.252/Energy-1). Applied on energy plus fixed charges.
Meter RentMonthly rental for the energy meter installed by MSEDCL. Single-phase: ₹35/month, Three-phase: ₹75/month.
Regulatory Asset ChargeA small charge as directed by MERC towards recovery of regulatory assets.

Tips to Reduce Your Maharashtra Electricity Bill

Stay within the first 100-unit slab (₹4.28/unit) — crossing 100 units pushes your additional consumption into ₹11.10/unit, more than double the rate. Keeping usage under 100 units a month makes the single biggest difference to your bill.

2.  MSEDCL offers Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff for smart meter consumers — use appliances during off-peak hours (11 PM – 6 AM) for cheaper rates.

3.  BPL and Antyodaya cardholders may qualify for subsidised tariff under the LT-1A category — check eligibility at your MSEDCL office.

4.  Install BEE 5-star rated inverter ACs — they use up to 40% less electricity than regular 3-star ACs.

5.  Apply for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana — Maharashtra residents can get up to ₹78,000 subsidy on rooftop solar panels.

6.  Check for power factor penalty in your commercial bill — maintaining power factor above 0.90 avoids surcharges.

Use this MSEDCL electricity bill calculator regularly to track how these changes affect your monthly bill.

Frequently Asked Questions — MSEDCL Electricity Bill

Still have questions about how this MSEDCL electricity bill calculator works? Check the answers below.

Q1: What is the MSEDCL residential tariff for FY 2026-27?

Ans: The MERC-approved LT-1 residential rates effective 1 April 2026 are ₹5.56/unit (0–100 units), ₹12.40/unit (101–300), ₹16.64/unit (301–500) and ₹19.13/unit above 500 units, plus a ₹130/month single-phase fixed charge and 16% electricity duty.

Q2: How is an MSEDCL electricity bill calculated?

Ans: Units are billed telescopically through the slabs, the ₹130 fixed charge and any monthly FAC are added, and 16% electricity duty is applied on that subtotal. For example, 200 units on a single-phase connection works out to about ₹2,234.

Q3: What is the electricity duty on MSEDCL bills?

Ans: Residential consumers pay 16% electricity duty on consumption charges under the Maharashtra Electricity Duty Act, 2016, as notified by the Government of Maharashtra. Commercial connections pay 21% and industrial connections 9.3%.

Q4: Does MSEDCL supply electricity in Mumbai?

Ans: No. Mumbai city is served by Adani Electricity, Tata Power and BEST. MSEDCL (Mahavitaran) serves the rest of Maharashtra.

Q5: What is the MSEDCL fixed charge for residential connections?

Ans: ₹130 per month for a single-phase LT-1 residential connection in FY 2026-27, payable irrespective of consumption.

Q6: What is FAC on an MSEDCL bill?

Ans: The Fuel Adjustment Charge is a variable per-unit charge revised monthly to pass through changes in MSEDCL’s power-purchase fuel costs. It can be zero, positive or negative in any given month.

Q7: Are MSEDCL tariff slabs telescopic?

Ans: Yes. Each block of units is billed at its own rate — your first 100 units are always charged at ₹5.56/unit even if you consume 400 units in the month.

Q8: What are the MSEDCL BPL tariff rates?

Ans: Certified Below Poverty Line consumers pay a subsidised ₹35/month fixed charge and ₹1.48 per unit. All other residential consumers are billed on the standard LT-1 slabs.

Q9: How do I pay my MSEDCL bill online?

Ans: Pay at www.mahadiscom.in using your 12-digit consumer number, or through the official Mahavitaran app, via UPI, cards, net banking or BBPS.

Q10: What is the MSEDCL customer care number?

Ans: Call the 24×7 toll-free helplines 1912 or 19120, or MSEDCL’s numbers 1800-233-3435 / 1800-212-3435. Missed-call service: 022-5089-7100.

Q11: When do MSEDCL tariff rates change?

Ans: Tariffs are approved by MERC under Multi-Year Tariff orders and typically take effect on 1 April each financial year. The FY 2026-27 rates come from MERC Case No. 75 of 2025.

Q12: Is this MSEDCL bill calculator official?

Ans: No — BillUnits.in is an independent tool, but every rate used here is verified against official MERC orders and Government of Maharashtra notifications. Results are estimates; your actual bill may vary slightly.

About MSEDCL

MSEDCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd), popularly known as Mahavitaran, is a wholly owned subsidiary of MSEB Holding Company Limited. It is the largest electricity distribution company in India by consumer base with over 2.8 crore consumers.  MSEDCL operates across all districts of Maharashtra except Mumbai, distributing electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and public lighting consumers. The utility is regulated by MERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission).  MSEDCL has been aggressively deploying smart meters across Maharashtra under the RDSS (Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme) and is working to achieve 24×7 power supply to all consumers. This MSEDCL electricity bill calculator uses officially verified tariff data, so Maharashtra consumers can trust the results shown above.

Official Websitewww.mahadiscom.in
Bill Paymentwww.mahadiscom.in/consumer/
Helpline Number1800-200-3435
RegulatorMERC (Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission)